AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS
About
AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS belongs to the class of medicines called 'penicillin antibiotics' with probiotics. It treats various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Besides this, AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS prevents antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, dysentery (water loss), and infectious diarrhoea. AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS contains two medicines, namely: Amoxycillin (antibiotic) and Lactic acid bacillus (probiotic). Amoxycillin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) that works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival, thereby preventing the growth of bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) destroyed due to the use of antibiotics.
Take AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS as prescribed. The dose and duration of AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects like skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gas. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Before starting AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic (especially penicillin), kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor before taking AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
Uses of AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS
Medicinal Benefits
AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics which contains Amoxycillin and Lactic acid bacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival, thereby treating and preventing the spread of infections. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) destroyed due to the use of antibiotics. Together, AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS helps in treating bacterial infections and infectious diarrhoea. AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS is used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and infectious diarrhoea.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS
- Skin rashes
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Gas
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before starting AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Talk to your doctor before taking AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS if you have glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands and extreme tiredness), lymphatic leukaemia (cancer of blood and bone marrow) or HIV infection, since you may be more prone to developing a skin rash. Consult your doctor if you are not urinating regularly or have bladder problems while taking AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS. Consult your doctor before taking AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS to prevent unpleasant side-effects like drowsiness, and it also enhances the amount of medicine in the body leading to toxicity.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS may have interaction with anti-gout drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), anticoagulants/blood thinner (warfarin), anti-cancer/anti rheumatoid medicine (methotrexate), antibiotic (tetracycline).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS may have interactions with conditions such as colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), diabetes, mononucleosis (viral infection with sore throat and fever), hemodialysis, and kidney dysfunction.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid consuming alcohol while taking AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS to prevent unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
cautionAMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS is a pregnancy risk category B medicine so you should consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionAMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS can pass through the breastmilk and can affect the baby. So, please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
cautionAMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS may cause dizziness so drive or operate heavy machinery with caution.
Liver
cautionDose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS.
Kidney
cautionDose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS.
Children
safe if prescribedAMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending upon the child’s weight and severity of the infection.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
- Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
- Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol.
- Avoid the usage of tobacco.
Special Advise
AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS may affect certain laboratory test results like urine or blood tests for liver functioning, and oestriol tests (used to check the development of the baby during pregnancy). Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue.
Infectious diarrhoea or dysentery (water loss): It is an intestinal infection marked by symptoms like diarrhoea, cramps, vomiting, nausea, and fever. Infectious diarrhoea mainly occurs due to contaminated food and water. Infectious diarrhoea is also known as gastroenteritis which is the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestine). Harmful E Coli bacteria generally cause infectious diarrhoea.
FAQs
AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS contains Amoxycillin and Lactic acid bacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, necessary for their survival. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) which have been destroyed due to the use of antibiotics.
AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS may not cause diarrhoea as it contains lactic acid bacillus, which is a friendly bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have gotten upset due to infections or the use of antibiotics. Thereby, helping in preventing diarrhoea.
It is recommended to complete the course of AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS may affect certain laboratory test results like urine or blood tests for liver functioning, and oestriol test (used to check the development of the baby during pregnancy). Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking AMOXYCILLIN+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS.
